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Topic subjectDana used the UFC's brand to make MMA more focused on stars than talent
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2617585, Dana used the UFC's brand to make MMA more focused on stars than talent
Posted by Kira, Thu Jul-13-17 06:20 PM
>boxing has been on a steady decline with Floyd as it's only
>real draw while MMA fighters have become household names
>during Dana's run.

Even in the "steady decline" boxers make more than mixed martial artists. UFC's recent run of success and focus on stars is one of the worst things to happen to the sport in years. The UFC and MMA should be more about talent and skill than showmanship.

Dana refuses to reward hardworking talent over showmen like Conor McGregor.
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>>UFC should be about talent and skill but it rewards stars
>>instead.
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>this is an idiotic statement. you just praised Floyd for
>"holding it down" and getting money then criticized MMA for
>making stars.

MMA shouldn't have to make stars. They should promote their talent and let it speak for itself. Ignoring talent over showmen that sell tickets that lack the skill to back up that talent leads to the sport turning into wrasslin.

Floyd held it down by winning five titles defending them 24 times over his illustrious career. Holding it down refers to 21 years of dominance. 21 years we're talking about here and getting money is secondary to Floyd's dominance.